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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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